Engineer/Principal Test Engineer-AHT
Quick Summary
Engineer Test (Level 2): Bachelors and 2 years; Associates and 4 years; or high school diploma and 6 years Experience suppo
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is looking for a Principal Engineer based out of Huntsville, Alabama for the IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS). IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System is a revolutionary, network enabled command-and control system developed by Northrop Grumman that Poland has deployed to unify its air and missile defense sensors and shooters. IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System delivers a single integrated air picture with unprecedented accuracy and broadens surveillance and protection areas. By implementing IBCS Poland Integrated Battle Command System into their militaries, the US and other nations are transforming their integrated missile defense capabilities in a consistent manner.
The ideal candidate will have experience in developing test plans and procedures, establishing requirements traceability, supporting test readiness reviews, executing laboratory and system-level tests, analyzing test data, investigating anomalies, and documenting test results. The engineer will ensure test actives are conducted in accordance with approved procedure, configuration baselines, quality standards, and applicable program requirements.
Requirements
~1 min read- Experience supporting systems engineering, test engineering, integration and test, verification and validation, or related engineering activities
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, test procedures, and acceptance criteria
- Experience documenting test results, identifying discrepancies and supporting technical investigations.
- Strong Analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work within established processes and configuration-controlled environments
- Active Security Clearance
- Security + certification required
- Experience supporting systems engineering, test engineering, integration and test, verification and validation, or related engineering activities
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, specifications, test procedures, and acceptance criteria
- Experience documenting test results, identifying discrepancies and supporting technical investigations.
- Strong Analytical, troubleshooting, written communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to work within established processes and configuration-controlled environments
- Demonstrated experience in systems, software, integration, and test engineering
- Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures and verification activities
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
- Strong technical communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Security + certification required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience testing complex defense, weapons, or other mission-critical systems.
- Experience with software and hardware integration testing
- Experience with automated test tools and scripting languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar
- Experience with JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, GitLab, or similar engineering tools
- Experience with MBSE and digital engineering environments
- Experience with environmental, qualifications, acceptance, or developmental testing
- IBCS experience preferred
- Link-16 Experience
- Familiarity with weapon systems and sensors such as: PATRIOT, Sentinel, G/ATOR, etc.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $79,600–$119,400 a year
- 25% below the $132,500 median for Qa Engineer jobs on Jobera (576 salaries).
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- October 20, 2026
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- October 20, 2026
- Last seen
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